Update following Working Practices Report

6 September 2016

SPORTS DIRECT INTERNATIONAL PLC

("Sports Direct" or the "Company")

Update following Working Practices Report

The Company announces that Mike Ashley will be making a video statement outlining that he has recommended (and the Board has agreed) that in future there should be a Worker's Representative appointed to the Board of Sports Direct in order to give workers a voice at the highest level and to help ensure that all staff are treated with dignity and respect.

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Sports Direct International plc

Dave Forsey, Chief Executive

Matt Pearson, Acting Chief Financial Officer

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Keith Bishop

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